Franz Claasen, a loyal slave of the…

August 1738 CE

Franz Claasen, a loyal slave of the van Stell family, is deeded the Mary Point Estate for alerting the family to the rebellion and assisting in their escape to St. Thomas.

Franz Claasen's land deed is recorded August 20, 1738 by Jacob van Stell, making Claasen the first 'Free Colored' landowner on St. John.

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Colonization of the Americas, French View → Colonization of the Americas, Danish View → Colonization of the Americas, British View →

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Fish and game View → Weapons View → Hides and feathers View → Strategic metals View → Slaves View → Sweeteners View → Lumber View → Land View → Tobacco View →

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